Archaeology Notes

Farme is a simple three-storeyed keep, apparently built in the 15th century, now incorporated in a modern mansion. The estate has belonged to the Stewarts, Crawfords, and others, but it is not known by whom the castle was built.

D Ure 1793; D MacGibbon and T Ross 1887-92.

Farme Castle (information from Miss Robertson, tenant, Farme Castle) is a typical 15th century keep, as described above. Its walls, of dressed masonry, are in a fair state of preservation. It is still in use as a residence, with relatively modern additions in castellated style on the N and E.

Visited by OS (J L D) 31 March 1954.

Farme Castle has been destroyed during the erection of an aluminium works.

OS revision, May 1973.

Foundations noted by A Gordon.

Information contained in letter from A Gordon to J N G Ritchie 26 July 1984.